What does the word “excess” bring to mind? The most common definition of excess is to have more than is needed. Do you have any areas with excess in your life? Some examples might be: an excess of obligations, financial issues, or stress. Or maybe you just have too much stuff.
Excess slows us down. It complicates our lives and makes the journey more difficult. Letting go of excess helps us to lighten our load and simplify our lives. When we simplify, it is so much easier to focus on our priorities.
The examples I mentioned above have a negative connotation, but it is also possible to have an excess of good things. Such as: space, food, money, or time. Letting go of the excess in these areas allows us to be a blessing to others.
Holding on to excess really isn’t beneficial. Consider those areas where you have excess and make an action plan to let it go.
“Perhaps too much of everything is as bad as too little.” ~Edna Ferber